The Gloster Javelin was a twin-engined, all-weather interceptor designed and produced by Gloster, and the last aircraft to carry the Gloster name. It was a two-seat, T-tailed delta-wing night and all-weather fighter built to Air Ministry specification F.44/46 and powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire turbojets. After a protracted development it entered squadron service in 1956 and later received upgrades to its engines, radar and weapons, including the de Havilland Firestreak air-to-air missile. The Javelin served with the Royal Air Force from the mid-1950s until the late 1960s, and the last examples were withdrawn from operational service in 1968 as the English Electric Lightning replaced them.
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Body StyleAircraft (no road body style) 1 Connections
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Lead, entry into squadron service
the Javelin was introduced to squadron service during 1956
Lead, aircraft
twin-engined all-weather interceptor aircraft
Specifications, powerplant
Powerplant: 2 × Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 7R afterburning turbojet engines
Lead, withdrawal from service
the last examples were withdrawn from operational service in 1968
Specifications, maximum speed
Maximum speed: 710 mph (1,140 km/h, 620 kn) at 40,000 ft (12,000 m)
Specifications, empty weight
Empty weight: 24,000 lb (10,886 kg)
Lead and development, maker
designed and produced by the Gloster Aircraft Company
In Group: Jet Fighters and Interceptors, Lead, aircraft role
twin-engined all-weather interceptor aircraft
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